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Dear Tade, I’m concerned about your spiritual growth and you growing into becoming an amazing husband and father but today, let’s focus on your social media personality. Did you know that employers and Embassies now go through your social media platforms in deciding if they should give you that job or approve your visa application? I know you didn’t know because if you did, your social media profile name will not be Thaardhey Harkindheley instead of Tade Akindele. Also, can you please change your profile picture? This is it, tailor your profile to suit how you want to be seen or perceived. Lastly, you see this 2020 we are about to enter ehn, stop posting “f*ck haters”, “I don’t care what people say”. You probably haven’t achieved enough to attract the level of haters you think you have and you should care what people say, at least, once in a while. I have some other things to tell you o but let me see if you will heed these words of advice. #socialmedia #personalbranding #personality #2019 #2020 #2020vision #2020goals #profile #profilepictures #profile_vision https://www.instagram.com/p/B6AgHAblFHk/?igshid=1p8puxton2tsv

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Dear Tade, “One day you will look up, perhaps after being detained by a very long thought, and realize that you are thirty.” – Steve Farrar. Think about when you will be thirty, are you proud of the decisions you are making right now? Just think about it. #about30 #before30 #30 #30thbirthday https://www.instagram.com/p/B5-i-PVAp5g/?igshid=1t4zexxsncxxu

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Dear Tade, While you think you have all the time in the world to be young, I have some wise words for you. "The first years of a man must make provisions for the last....... Let us consider that youth is of no long duration........ Let us live as men who are sometimes to grow old." - Samuel Johnson Steve Farrar in his book, "how to ruin your life by 30" wrote that the first thing to do to ruin your life by 30 is to overlook the law of cause and effect. Know that everything you do now is a seed for your future. You'd be wise to plant wisely. Bassey Daniels. https://www.instagram.com/p/B52J2tfg25y/?igshid=yrwf0m07ogmi

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Trying to convince people about the authenticity of what I do is tiring already; being a Nigerian shouldn't be another hurdle to cross. I work with a study abroad agency and we partner with government higher institutions in Turkey. Recently we had a lot of African prospects who wanted to know more about what we do and how to enroll. Yesterday, I spent over 3 hours talking to prospects from Liberia, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Ghana, The Gambia, and some other African countries. The first thing I had to do was to convince them that the project is authentic and that is understandable because a lot of people have had terrible experiences with scam study abroad agencies. In fact, a Ghanian told me he lost about N4m Ghana Cedis to a Nigerian study abroad agency that turns out to be a scam. My nationality was the second hurdle I had to cross while talking to these people. The fact that I'm a Nigerian working with a Nigerian firm was suspicious. Some of them were not apologetic revealing their doubts about the project. They'd heard terrible things about Nigeria and Nigerians. Some of them had been scammed. Dear friends, yesterday revealed to me how terribly Nigeria and Nigerians are perceived even within Africa. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5uhJu5gYBI/?igshid=hb1cbv2l9c2b

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LETTER TO TADE Dear Tade, Today I want to teach you some basic things about being a gentleman Learn to say thank you. I know you're the boss and you paid for the service but learn to say thank you. Gentlemen don't take people for granted. Saying "I'm sorry" never goes out fashion. I know you think it's for weak men but it's not. Learn to dress the way you'd like to be addressed. Dress like the man of honour that you are. Treat people with honour and respect. It does not matter how old they are or what position they hold in society. If they are human beings, they deserve to be treated with respect. Women are neither toys nor objects. They are to be loved and cherished. If she says no, respect her decision. Do not force her. There are other things you'll have to learn as a man but with these, you have set yourself on the right path. Love always, Uncle Bassey. #respect #honour #man #gentleman #iamsorry #thankyou https://www.instagram.com/p/B5nbaNUFM4R/?igshid=z49gi16p9gf8

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GET FIRED UP! No one achieved success without putting in the work! No one ever achieved anything because they wished it. Everyone who achieved anything worked for it. There were challenges, there were reasons not to continue, family and friends told them it’s not possible. They had limitations within them. They had reasons to stop and not continue. Whoever told you it will come easy told you a lie. Stop asking “why me” because you are facing challenges and things are not turning out the way you planned them. Go on, re-strategize if you must but never stop fighting. Everyone who achieved success fought for the vision they saw. Fight for it my brother, fight for it. #fightforit #fight #vision #dontgiveup #mondaymotivations #mondaymonday #mondays https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ktiqnFm2l/?igshid=1h3fah9ck202

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HOW WAS CHURCH TODAY? “For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.” – Genesis 18:19 On Father’s Day, last year, I posted “happy Father’s Day to my mum” on my WhatsApp status and some of my friends asked me why I had to post something like that but some of my friends could relate. They understood what I meant even without having to explain. They had either lost their dad while growing, had a father who only dropped money but didn’t care about what they did with their lives or a father who left them to survive all by themselves. One thing we all shared in common was our mums also had to play the role of daddy. A lot of times you hear things like, “I am what I am because of my mum’s prayer” or “My mum taught me all I know about God”. And as good as these things are, I can’t seem to get over one thing, “where are the fathers?” The above passage shows how much God trusted Abraham; He knew Abraham was a responsible man and not one who just bears the title “Man”. He was a man because he took the responsibility of TEACHING HIS FAMILY. He didn’t just provide; he was the teacher. Church was great by the way. Choir (a group of Yoruba folks) sang a song in Efik language and I didn’t understand one thing from the lyrics. If you didn’t get it, I’m Bassey, I’m supposed to understand everything Efik language. Thank God Pastor came up to ask for the meaning. Na so person for lost for him own language. How was church today? Check out my Sunday evening groove? https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ijhillz7A/?igshid=615kh2di4gam

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Last week, I had this encounter that I haven't gotten over While I was planning how I would survive the weekend with the little money on me, a man walked up to me to ask for money. He lost his wife some months ago. You could tell he's trying, maybe he's doing something wrong or not doing enough, but you could see he's doing all he knows to do. I watched as a man killed the whole of his pride just to be able to feed his children; I watched as he fought not to break down in tears before me. I told him I didn't have anything on me but asked for his permission to talk to my friend who was with me. I couldn't let him go through the pain of asking another person. I couldn't stand it. Luckily, my friend was able to help with something. I don't know what it is but I still haven't gotten over that event. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5fvHOhl8WM/?igshid=auezjtvj841h

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@goodmus17 students having fun while learning at Turkey #learning #learn #fun #education #edu #educateyourself #educationmatters #educational #turkey #yos #studyabroad2019 #studyabroad #fly #travelgram #travelblogger #traveladdict https://www.instagram.com/p/B5XYvlKF77t/?igshid=7ro65q749q7a

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LETTER TO TADE Dear Tade, I heard you have turned people’s daughters into lab rats; you are not ready for a serious relationship but you enter into relationships with them. You claim you only want to practice with them so that you’ll be ready when you want to have a serious relationship. What you do not know is that a lady says yes to a relationship with her heart. She loves with all her heart. She’s not practicing with you. She loves you. A gentleman does not practice with a lady’s heart. He’s protective and will not do anything to hurt her. Tade, I want to believe you are a gentleman. Young man, there’s a reason you have a mother, sisters and female friends. That is where you should practice. And your practice is this: Learn how to understand her, Learn how to make her happy, Learn how to communicate with her; Learn everything you need to learn now and everything you have to learn has nothing to do with having sex with her or her doing all your chores. You must understand that being a man isn’t the same as crossing your legs and dishing out instructions. Being a man involves being caring, protecting and providing. Learn to be a man! Bassey Daniels #tuesday #beaman #man #manup #responsibility https://www.instagram.com/p/B5VqRH3lwQg/?igshid=5vs41ehf62zv

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GET FIRED UP! Sometimes, all the motivation you need is a reminder of where it all started. It reminds you of how far you have come. This is where it all started for me. I've come too far to go back #mondaymotivations #mondays #mondayvibes #mondayquotes #mondaymonday https://www.instagram.com/p/B5S3op6Fr-v/?igshid=1s1jo9kt882k3

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HOW WAS CHURCH TODAY? So Peter was in the boat with the rest of the disciples when the storm came. To worsen issues for them, a ghost was walking towards them. I'm sure one of them was thinking, "if only Jesus was here". In fact, someone must have said it out loud. Then the "ghost" answered, "I am Jesus". That was all Peter needed and the rest they say is history. If Jesus was here with you, what would be your reaction? What would you do? For Peter, he would ask for an invitation to walk on water. He's always with you, he's with you right now so what will you do? #sundayspecial #sundayvibe #sunday #sundayservice #sundays https://www.instagram.com/p/B5QiJCsFXxK/?igshid=1q2doxa32lm1q

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Tade:......so my girlfriend..... Me(cuts in): girlfriend? What exactly are you doing with a girlfriend? Tade: Uncle Bassey, I'm just practising with her until I'm ready to get married. Me: wehdone sir. So another man's daughter is your lab rat abi? Imagine your sister is a lab rat right now. You see how I'm looking at you right now hen, lemme just goan greet my people who went to church today. I'll revisit your case on Tuesday. Nonsense and practice!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/B5QIxKXlx-t/?igshid=1pwuoxidbhlyt

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TGIF! You can never go wrong with a smile, I hear it's the best costume. I also heard you can win anything battle with a great smile. Most importantly, a smile can start your weekend for you. What are your plans for this weekend? #weekend #tgif #tgifriday #smile #smiles https://www.instagram.com/p/B5LauC0AEnU/?igshid=jpjpj4dpiib1

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Would you believe it if I told you Precious was crying when she was leaving Nigeria for Turkey? A week after, she seems to have settled in and has started lectures already. Precious is one of the hundreds of African students enjoying low tuition programme in Turkey. At exactly 12noon today, I'll be doing a Facebook live on how you can enjoy the different low tuition programmes we are offering here at @goodmus17 Facebook username is @theofficialbasseydaniels See you https://www.instagram.com/p/B5FIOKxAtKz/?igshid=15w4igbrji8f5

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HOW WAS CHURCH TODAY? 2 Kings 20:7 And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered. So God sent Isaiah to Hezekiah to get ready to die, Hezekiah prayed and God extended his days. One would expect that God's word to Hezekiah would lead to automatic healing but no, the passage above reveals that there was an instruction. You see, when God sends you a word, you need to be sensitive enough to receive further instructions. Selah! It was like Mary asking, "how will these things be?" Be interested in asking. God is interested in answering. Church today, was instructive. How was Church over there? #sundayspecial #sundayvibe #sunday https://www.instagram.com/p/B4-aul1ACVH/?igshid=1rawl5u6td2o9

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